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Mini Cooper S Countryman: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2011 95 · 2015 89 · 2012 89 · 2016 88

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

2026
Too New

1 complaints · 1 recalls

2025
Unproven

3 complaints · 3 recalls

2024
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

2023
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

2022
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

2020
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

2019
Unproven

4 complaints · 1 recalls

2018
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

2017
Unproven

4 complaints · 3 recalls

201688/100
Buy

24 complaints · 0 recalls

201589/100
Buy

69 complaints · 0 recalls

201487/100
Buy

62 complaints · 0 recalls

201386/100
Buy

94 complaints · 0 recalls

201289/100
Buy

49 complaints · 1 recalls

201195/100
Buybest year

22 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Mini Cooper S Countryman head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mini Cooper S Countryman as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.